"Originally published as Communication skills in children with Down syndrome, 1994."

Includes bibliographical references (p. [341]-352) and index

Language, Speech, and Communication -- Speech and Language Characteristics of Children with Down Syndrome -- Busy Baby--Busy Parents -- Before the First Word--Precursors to Language -- The One-Word Stage -- The Two- and Three-Word Stages -- The Nuts and Bolts of Language Comprehension -- Speech and Intelligibility Problems -- Articulation and Phonology: Learning the Sounds of the Language -- Pragmatics: Communication in Action -- Communicating without Speech -- Understanding Speech and Language Evaluation -- Understanding Speech and Language Treatment -- Reading, Literacy, and Language -- School and Community Issues -- Comprehensive Communication Evaluation Guidelines for Children with Down Syndrome -- Speech & Language Referral Guidelines for Pediatricians -- Comprehensive Speech & Language Treatment: Guidelines for Children with Down Syndrome from Birth to Six Years -- Early Intervention Speech & Language Treatment Planning Form -- Speech & Language Treatment Planning Form: First Word to Age 6 -- Speech Intelligibility Evaluation Summary Form for Children with Down Syndrome -- Speech Intelligibility Treatment Program Plan for Children with Down Syndrome

A guide to maximizing the communication development of children with Down syndrome that focuses on speech and language development from birth through age five

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